
Jonathan Kaplan
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- November 25, 1947
- Died
- August 1, 2025 (aged 77)
- Birthplace
- Paris, France
Biography
Jonathan Kaplan (November 25, 1947 - August 1, 2025) was an American film producer and director. Kaplan was born in Paris, France. He was the son of film composer Sol Kaplan and actress Frances Heflin; the nephew of actor Van Heflin. He was the brother of actresses Nora Heflin and Mady Kaplan. His film The Accused (1988), earned actress Jodie Foster her first Oscar for Best Actress and was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 39th Berlin International Film Festival. Kaplan received 5 Emmy nominations for his roles directing and producing ER. Kaplan directed Rod Stewart's music video for "Infatuation" in 1984.
Known For
Filmography

Witches of East End
TV · Director · 1 ep

The Client List
TV · Director · 1 ep

A Gifted Man
TV · Director · 2 eps

Brothers and Sisters
TV · Director · 3 eps

Without a Trace
TV · Director · 9 eps

The Court
TV · Director · 1 ep

Crossing Jordan
TV · Director · 1 ep

Brokedown Palace
Movie · Director

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TV · Director · 8 eps

In Cold Blood
TV · Director · 2 eps

Picture Windows: Language of the Heart
Movie · Director

Picture Windows
TV · Director · 1 ep

Bad Girls
Movie · Director

Reform School Girl
Movie · Director

ER
TV · Director · 41 eps

Rebel Highway
TV · Director · 1 ep

Fallen Angels
TV · Director · 1 ep

Love Field
Movie · Director

Unlawful Entry
Movie · Director

Immediate Family
Movie · Director

The Accused
Movie · Director

Project X
Movie · Director

11th Victim
Movie · Director

Girls of the White Orchid
Movie · Director

Heart Like a Wheel
Movie · Director

The Gentleman Bandit
Movie · Director

The Hustler of Muscle Beach
Movie · Director

Over the Edge
Movie · Director

Mr. Billion
Movie · Director

White Line Fever
Movie · Director

Truck Turner
Movie · Director

The Slams
Movie · Director

The Student Teachers
Movie · Director

Night Call Nurses
Movie · Director

